Wafeq Accounting Partners
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Bronze Partner
Aok Book - اي اوك بوك
We provide financial services to startups starting with bookkeeping to financial valuation.
Bronze Partner
Afaaq Al-Maarefah Company
An integrated system that connects accounting, marketing, and technology to provide you with clarity and tangible growth.
Verified Partner
المكتب الاستشاري للمحاسبة والضرائب اتش جي (HG - financial & tax consultants)
Our mission at HG - financial & tax consultants Office is to provide exceptional chartered accountant services, as well as reliable legal and financial consultations. With a commitment to excellence, we aim to assist our clients in navigating the complexities of accounting, taxes, and financial planning.
Verified Partner
RQMK
• We provide professional accounting services including bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, tax filings, e-invoicing, accounting system setup, and internal auditing. • Our team relies on specialized accountants to ensure accuracy and efficiency, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions that support sustainable growth.
Platinum Partner
Virtuzone
Virtuzone is the UAE’s first and largest company formation specialists and an award-winning corporate service provider. Established in 2009, Virtuzone has set up the companies of more than 80,000 entrepreneurs from 180 countries. With over 250 staff members speaking 40 languages, Virtuzone provides end-to-end company formation and corporate services, ranging from trade license and visa processing to bank account opening, tax consultancy, compliance, accounting, legal services, and more. Virtuzone—and its sister companies Taxready.ae, Next Generation Equity and MAKTABI—are now part of Ascentium, a Singapore-based global business services platform supporting over 20,000 active clients across 25 cities and nine markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Platinum Partner
Pi Flow
At Pi Flow, you get a complete team manage to your accounting, from bookkeeping to financial reports generation and tax returns. We make sure we deliver accurate and on time books through accurate data entry and reporting for your SME.
Platinum Partner
ألفا برو كونسالتينغ م.د.م.س Alpha Pro Partners
We are a Bookkeeping firm that specializes in supporting small business and start-ups in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to grow and succeed.
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Payroll Management for businesses in KSA and the UAE
Payroll in the GCC is not just salary processing. In Saudi Arabia it involves GOSI contributions for Saudi employees, Wage Protection System (WPS) file submission, end-of-service benefit calculations, and — for businesses with Saudization targets — Nitaqat compliance tracking. Get any one of these wrong and you're dealing with a labour ministry issue, not just an accounting error.
Frequently asked questions
What does payroll compliance involve in Saudi Arabia?
KSA payroll compliance includes monthly salary processing, GOSI contributions for Saudi employees, WPS file submission, Nitaqat Saudization tracking, and accurate end-of-service benefit accruals. Missing any of these can trigger Ministry of Human Resources penalties or affect your Nitaqat band.
How does UAE payroll differ from Saudi payroll?
UAE payroll requires WPS compliance, GPSSA contributions for UAE nationals or DEWS for eligible free zone employees, and end-of-service gratuity calculations. The 2022 Labour Law update changed gratuity rules for new hires. Both markets require accurate payslip records and payroll journal entries in your accounting system.
How much does payroll management cost in the GCC?
Most firms charge SAR 50–150 per employee per month in KSA and AED 50–150 per employee per month in the UAE. Minimum engagement fees apply for teams under 5 employees. Businesses with complex variable compensation — commissions, bonuses, allowances — may fall toward the higher end.
Can a payroll firm handle GOSI registration for a new business?
Yes. Most payroll specialists in this directory handle GOSI registration for new businesses, monthly contribution filings, and initial Nitaqat classification setup. This is typically bundled with monthly payroll management rather than charged separately.
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